Aultmore 15 Year Old - Ruby Marsala Cask Finish vs Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Aultmore 15 Year Old - Ruby Marsala Cask FinishIslay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryAultmoreThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%48.8%
Age15 yr11 yr
Price£87.23£66.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 15 Year Old - Ruby Marsala Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value75/100

Aultmore 15 Year Old - Ruby Marsala Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £87.

For beginners: Aultmore 15 Year Old - Ruby Marsala Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 15 Year Old - Ruby Marsala Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£87.23 vs £66.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£66.95 vs £87.23)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 15 Year Old - Ruby Marsala Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Islay?

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Aultmore 15 Year Old - Ruby Marsala Cask Finish

Fresh FruitLeafySherriedCooked Fruit

Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

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